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The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment

Through his exploration of the three pillars of Zen -- teaching, practice, and enlightenment -- Roshi Kapleau presents a comprehensive overview of this ancient oriental discipline, making it useful to both initiates and long-time disciples.

Review: The Three Pillars of Zen

... A really down to earth approachable book for understanding Zen Buddhism. It provides stories and excellent explanations. ... Read full review

great introduction to zen buddhism. - Goodreads

Review: The Three Pillars of Zen

Monkey C - August 7, 2007 - Goodreads

... great introduction to zen buddhism. shows the ins and outs -- teachings, how to sit, experiences, history, etc -- in clear, concise language. kappleau never ... Read full review

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User Review - James Byron - Goodreads

This book was a coming home for me. My re-introduction to a "Way" both illusive and familiar.Read full review

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User Review - Philip - Goodreads

This books will really appeal to zen practictioners as a good portion of it is devoted to explaining the mechanics of zazen meditation. To to those interested in an introduction to zen, there is an ...Read full review

About the author (1989)

Roshi Philip Kapleau, founder of the Rochester Zen Center, has studied and taught Zen for more than 50 years, after first encountering Zen Buddhism as a reporter at the war crimes trials in Japan in 1946. While there he met D.T. Suzuki and in 1950 began to study Buddhist philosophy, completing over sixteen years of study and practice in both Japan and America. Roshi Kapleau lives in Rochester.

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